The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to appointGeraldine Peten to fill the Legislative District 4 seat in the Arizona House ofRepresentatives. The seat was left vacant by the July resignation of JesusRubalcava.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is partnering with the United States Air Force on a project that allows the county to expand public safety radio coverage across more rural parts of the county. On Wednesday, the Board unanimously approve...

Phoenix – The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors named a citizens panel this week which will choose candidates to be appointed to the Legislative District 4 seat in the Arizona House of Representatives. This was the next step in the process ou...

Phoenix, AZ – July 26, 2017 – The fight against homelessness got a new injection of money and support today from the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The Board approved nine contracts that support regional solutions for homelessness. The contracts, w...

The Board of Supervisors appointed Phoenix resident Enrique Medina Ochoa to fill the office of Downtown Justice of the Peace. The seat was left vacant by the retirement of Jimmie Hernandez in May.Medina Ochoa has served as Executive Director of ...

Imagine leaving the Maricopa County jail system with a substance abuse problem, no resources, no job prospects, and no hope. What are the odds of long-term success? Now enter the reality of Maricopa County’s Smart Justice initiatives, through wh...

As a 48 year-old man with disabilities that make him unable towork, Marcus wishes his life was different. He used to work as a chef andcaterer in the Midwest before he moved to Maricopa County for a change.Unfortunately, in addition to the...

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved its final FY 2018 budget to ensure Maricopa County’s status as the fastest-growing county in the nation is sustainable. The $2.49 billion budget makes significant investments in future growth w...

In the beginning of 2016, defendants in the Maricopa County Justice Courts system had to wait an average of 6.9 days from the time of their initial court appearance (IA) to the time of their arraignment, when they are formally charged. In March of 2017, i...

The Board of Supervisors and other Maricopa County elected officials celebrated the grand opening of the Southwest Regional Court Center. The County’s fifth regional court center opens to the public on February 21st.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County, effective Friday, August 18, 2017. This HPA is due to ozone levels expected to accumulate enough to exceed the federal health sta...

PHOENIX (April 3, 2017) – Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) announced the start of its official Ozone Campaign Monday, encouraging county residents to help reduce the harmful pollutant during the spring and summer months.

The fight against homelessness got a new injection of money and support today from the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The Board approved nine contracts that support regional solutions for homelessness. The contracts, worth $1.3 million, will fund p...

Good news for some District 2, Mesa residents that will benefit from a Flood Control District (FCD) of Maricopa County program that fast-tracks local flood control and drainage projects. Today, through the Small Project Assistance Program (SPAP), the Boar...

Citizens of Scottsdale and Maricopa County will benefit from enhanced, flood protection along Granite Reef Wash as the Flood Control District (FCD) and City of Scottsdale (City) partner to expand the storm drain systems in southeast Scottsdale. The Marico...

Homeless residents of Maricopa County can now access a full array of services through the new Brian Garcia Welcome Center. Located on the 13-acre Maricopa County Human Services Campus, the facility includes seven private intake areas for staff to assess b...

Today, we pause and reflect on the service of all United States Veterans since this great country was born. There are more than 530,000 veterans in the State of Arizona, approximately 1 out of every 10 residents has performed military service. You are her...

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Oct. 5, 2016 – The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors today approved a series of grants from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC). Three of the grant recipients were Boys Hope Girls Hope (BHGH), Fir...

Bill Gates was sworn in yesterday as a Maricopa County Supervisor. It is his first term on the Board. Gates represents District 3, which stretches from central Phoenix through Paradise Valley and north to Anthem.

1,800 fifth graders attended a ballgame at Chase Field today as part of Maricopa County District 5 Supervisor Steve Gallardo’s third annual D-Backs Jam. Participants included students from Cartwright and Phoenix Elementary School Districts, Frie...

Supervisor Steve Gallardo, District 5, is the recipient of a domestic violence prevention advocacy award from the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV). The Ocotillo Award celebrates an individual who has identified an issue facin...

Homeless residents of Maricopa County can now access a full array of services through the new Brian Garcia Welcome Center. Located on the 13-acre Maricopa County Human Services Campus, the facility includes seven private intake areas for staff to assess b...

The Board of Supervisors and other Maricopa County elected officials celebrated the grand opening of the Southwest Regional Court Center. The County’s fifth regional court center opens to the public on February 21st.

Not only is it Flood Awareness Week, it’s Monsoon Awareness Week. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS), the North American Monsoon:

West Valley - On Thursday, June 1st, emergency responders from state, local and volunteer agencies will use Desert Edge High School in Goodyear, Arizona to exercise evacuee Reception and Care Center (RCC) operations in preparation for potential emergencie...

Recent Town Hall meetings for the Sawmill Fire in Soniota, AZ incorporated American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and real-time captioning (CART) to increase emergency messaging to the deaf and hard of hearing community. The Emergency Response Interpre...

PHOENIX (August 9, 2017) – Storms over the past few years have created major roadway flooding incidents throughout the Valley. More than half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous floodwater. The Flood Control Distri...

PHOENIX (August 9, 2017) – Storms over the past few years have created major roadway flooding incidents throughout the Valley. More than half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous floodwater. The Flood Control Distri...

PHOENIX (August 10, 2017) – Storms over the past few years have created major roadway flooding incidents throughout the Valley. More than half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous floodwater. The Flood Control Distr...

In preparation for the upcoming storm, Maricopa County has a limited number of sandbags available. Sand is also available for those who bring their own bags to fill. Check our map for the nearest location in your area. We also provide practical tips and v...

PHOENIX (July 26, 2017) – Good news for some District 2, Mesa residents that will benefit from a Flood Control District (FCD) of Maricopa County program that fast-tracks local flood control and drainage projects. Today, through the Small Project Assistanc...

PHOENIX (June 13, 2017) – The storm event on September 8, 2014 was one of several downpours that have flooded Ahwatukee properties along South Mountain Preserve. Residents living near South Mandan Street have experienced repeated flooding during storm eve...

PHOENIX (June 13, 2017) – Citizens of Scottsdale and Maricopa County will benefit from enhanced, flood protection along Granite Reef Wash as the Flood Control District (FCD) and City of Scottsdale (City) partner to expand the storm drain systems...

Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) was recognized by The National Association of Counties (NACo) for development of the Road Information Tool (RIT). This online tool was created through the collaboration of MCDOT and the Maricopa County ...

Changes to the way traffic signals are timed along Bell Road in the Phoenix metropolitan area could help drivers cut down on their commute times. MCDOT is installing new adaptive signal technology along the corridor this summer.

It’s hot out there! And if you’ve lived in the Arizona desert for a while, you’ve probably heard some tales about how the heat affects the roadways and our cars. We sat down with the experts inside MCDOT’s Materials Lab to sort out if...

Hot! Hot! Hot! Summer’s high temperatures are here and skyrocketing! We often remember to slather on the sunblock and wear a hat to protect our skin from the sun but, what we might forget, is that we also need to take precautions to protect our vehicles f...

(Maricopa County) Beginning October 1, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will bring back the Buy One, Get One campaign! The campaign allows park visitors who pay the camping fee for one night, or more, at a de...

(Maricopa County) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban on Monday, May 8. “We typically try to wait until after Memorial Day weekend to implement our fire ban. However, this winter the parks received an ab...

(Maricopa County) – What goes on at the watering hole at Cave Creek Regional Park doesn’t necessarily always stay in the park. That’s right, it could end up on Facebook! So, the parks critters should always make sure they’re minding their Ps & Qs, and...

PHOENIX (Aug. 16, 2017) – In order to ensure Spanish-speaking residents are kept up to date on emergent public health issues and programming, Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is proud to launch its first Spanish website, www.S...

PHOENIX (July 21, 2017) – The Maricopa County Department of Public Health is reminding the community to prevent mosquito bites with 19 human cases of West Nile virus infection reported this season, including one death. The individual who died wa...